Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “I said, don’t make this a soap opera. You’re not only making it a soap opera, you’re making it a bad soap opera.” – Judge Stein to Menendez defense attorneys
TOP STORY: Musella Kicks off Mayoral Campaign
The Morning Intelligence Briefing will be off tomorrow through Friday in observance of July 4th, and will return on Monday.
NJ traffic deaths are on the rise, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
NJ Transit’s fare hike took effect yesterday, according to TAPinto.
Insider NJ legal analyst Joe Hayden shares his perspective on the Supreme Court’s Trump immunity ruling.
The NJMVC will roll out new temporary registration tags.
The judge in the Menendez trial says he’s tired of the drama, according to NJ.com. The defense got off to a rocky start, according to Politico NJ.
Burlington County is looking to protect more farmland, according to Burlington County Times.
Passaic County signed a deal with labor unions for public works projects of more than $5M, according to NorthJersey.com.
Rep. Pascrell assailed the Supreme Court’s Trump immunity ruling.
Rep. Watson Coleman slammed the Supreme Court’s ruling as ‘astonishing and dangerous’.
Brenner will assume the CEO role at Valley Health, according to ROI-NJ.
ICYMI: Murphy signed budget; courts playing key role in shaping political developments; Critchley, Marino statement on Norcross; former Morris Freeholder Romaine passed away; AG’s Office unveiled racketeering charges against Norcross; former Essex Freeholder Cavanaugh passed away; Murphy’s approval rating 46%
Governor Murphy announced the departure of NJDMAVA Commissioner Major General Hou and his intent to nominate Colonel Mays as the next commissioner and Adjutant General.
The budget passage was rushed, and critics say that’s not a good trend, according to NJ.com.
Supporters and critics weighed the pluses and minuses of the budget, according to NJ Spotlight.
Lawmakers called for an investigation into the CAPS network, according to NJ.com.
ICYMI: Murphy says he doesn’t think about his legacy; Murphy announced promotions; Murphy nominated Hoffman for Supreme Court; NJSBA president condemned judge’s remarks; Senate passed OPRA legislation, boos and jeers greeted vote
In Parsippany, Councilman Musella kicked off his campaign for mayor.
In Atlantic City, the city fully implemented the Boardwalk Improvement Group.
In Carteret, the DOT awarded the town a $5.6M grant for the ferry project, according to TAPinto.
In Edison, officials disagreed over taxes and the budget, according to NJ Herald.
In Long Branch, a dozen townhouses could replace a church parking lot, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Manalapan, a ice rink and warehouse were approved, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Morristown, the council approved tax increases for businesses, according to NJ Hills.
In Mullica Hill, age-restricted housing is transforming farmland, according to Burlington County Times.
In Oakland, the Ramapo Indian Hills school district rescinded the new super’s contract, according to the Bergen Record.
In Ocean City, the council reorganized as tensions remain over Ward 3, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Paterson, a anti-violence group is looking to connect with Latinos, according to Paterson Press. Arrests are up 27%, according to Paterson Press. Councilman Mendez will serve as Council President again, according to Paterson Press.
In Phillipsburg, the first reading of a bond ordinance was passed, according to TAPinto.
In Readington, a affordable housing development was proposed, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Summit, Councilman Boyer pushed back at criticism that he spoke at a Juneteenth event, according to Fox.
ICYMI: In Dover, bumpy transition; in Newark, Onyema won West Ward Dem chairmanship
AROUND THE WEB:
Supreme Court protects the right to bribery | Editorial
Star-Ledger Editorial Board
- In case you missed it, the Supreme Court just handed down a ringing endorsement of the way New Jersey politicians have done business for decades, siding with a local mayor who accepted a $13,000 bribe.
NJ firefighters among 20,000 with cancer suing makers of foam chemicals
Megan Burrow, NorthJersey.com
- During fire training exercises twice a year at Kennedy International Airport in the 1970s and 80s, Charles O’Neill, a retired Port Authority police officer who worked out of Newark Airport, would repeatedly spray simulated aircraft fires with firefighting foam over the intense weeklong sessions.
Fulop needs to practice what he preaches on transparency | Jersey Journal editorial
Jersey Journal Editorial
- In releasing his latest gubernatorial campaign policy paper last month, Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop put the spotlight on a number of problematic areas in New Jersey state government, saying out loud what many in power would prefer to be kept as dirty little secrets.
New Jersey’s decision to continue retaining baby blood samples is perplexing
Terrence T. McDonald, NJ Monitor
- “Ummmm WHAT?!” That’s from a social media post responding to this recent headline in the Asbury Park Press: “NJ cuts easy police access to baby blood.” A completely reasonable reaction for someone who has not followed this story as closely as we have at the New Jersey Monitor. The thought of a government-controlled cache of baby’s blood, accessible to law enforcement, sounds like something Philip K. Dick dreamed up as a warning about surveillance state creep.
Are parents in NJ too relaxed about children’s social media use?
Kylie Moore, NJ1015
- As if parenting wasn’t difficult enough, modern parents have a whole new world to manage with kids being on social media. It opens up many questions: what media should I allow my kids to be on? How frequently should I check them? Should I have access to my kids passwords to check in on them that way? All valid questions, but according to a new study New Jersey parents are more relaxed about their children being on social media than the national average.
Liquor liceneses at two Trump golf courses in NJ suspended. July 19 hearing planned
Katie Sobko, NorthJersey.com
- The liquor licenses at two of the three New Jersey golf clubs owned by former President Donald Trump have not been renewed, according to the state’s Office of Attorney General. spokesperson confirmed that the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control has not renewed two golf club facility licenses associated with Trump.
N.J. high court eases test for juvenile offenders to be removed from sex offender list
Nikita Biryukov, NJ Monitor
- Some of those placed on the state’s sex offender list as juveniles are not required to stay offense-free for 15 years following their conviction or release, New Jersey’s Supreme Court ruled Monday. The ruling is a victory for those who have sought to narrow how Megan’s Law registration can be applied to minors. Chief Justice Stuart Rabner, writing for a unanimous court, said deciding in any other way would have required the court to add language to the statute.
Introducing the 2024 NJBIZ ICON honorees
NJBIZ Staff
- If you’re looking for someone in your field to model your career after, look no further than the recipients of the 2024 NJBIZ ICON Awards. These leaders – all over the age of 60 – represent industries across New Jersey, such as accounting, architecture, real estate, law, government, hospitality and more.
Murphy’s $3.7M fundraiser for Biden cost Middletown, N.J. taxpayers $23,185
Matt Rooney, Save Jersey
- Governor Phil Murphy’s Saturday fundraiser for Joe Biden at his Middletown, New Jersey mansion raised $3.7 million for the debate-hobbled incumbent Democrat’s campaign. Meanwhile, the taxpayers of Murphy’s Republican-red adopted hometown are on the hook for a five-figure police overtime bill. “Middletown taxpayers were forced to cover over $23,000 in overtime security costs for the Biden campaign fundraiser Saturday,” Mayor Tony Perry, a Republican, told Save Jersey.
Trenton’s Art All Night should not yield to fear
LA Parker, The Trentonian
- A security check outside the Trenton War Memorial Theatre required an emptying of pockets before entering the Art All Night event. Wallet. Keys. Phone. Reporters notebook. Pen. That last item started a strange skirmish of words and underscored how fear makes for foolish restrictions. “You’re not allowed to take the pen into the building,” a security man said.
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Insider NJ’s Daily Briefing for July 2, 2024 – Insider NJ
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The July 2, 2024, briefing from Insider NJ covered a range of topics that are of interest to residents of New Jersey. One of the key highlights of the briefing was the announcement of a new initiative by Governor Smith to improve access to healthcare for low-income families in the state. The initiative includes expanding Medicaid coverage and increasing funding for community health centers.
Another important piece of news in the briefing was the update on the state budget negotiations. The briefing reported that lawmakers were making progress in finalizing the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, with a focus on funding education and infrastructure projects.
In addition to these key updates, the briefing also included information on upcoming events and meetings happening in the state. This included a town hall meeting with local officials to discuss environmental issues, as well as a job fair for veterans looking for employment opportunities.
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